Crispy Grilled Pita / Khubz Chips

          These are nice crispy Pita / Khubz (Arabic Bread) Chips that are grilled to perfection. You can just have them plain or by sprinkling any seasoning of your choice. Both ways they are just perfect as an appetizer or as a tea time snack. 

          You can enjoy them with your favourite dips, hummus , chutney or salsa. They can also replace the papad and can be relished as an accompaniment with your sambar / rasam rice or dal-chawal, a la Indian style.

          I never had any idea that any leftover pita bread can be transformed into such yummy and crispy chips, unless I personally tried them. 

          So it is a perfect comfort snack that goes best with any dip, hummus, chutney or salsa. Any leftover chips can be added to your salad or soup for an interesting fusion food. 

        

           Grilling these pita bread is much simpler and easier than baking them. End result is here for you to see. 

          So if you are looking for some homemade crunchy chips, other than the store bought ones, then these pita bread chips are just perfect. 

          They are also so easy to prepare and completely hassle-free. Enjoy !!

• 3 leftover pita bread / khubz (Arabic Bread)
• 2 tbsp. olive oil
• hummus / dip / chutney / salsa to serve

          Cut each pita bread into 8 triangles. 

 

          Place them on a greased baking tray.

          Brush each triangle pieces with olive oil. 

          Grill for 4-5 minutes or till they turn crisp. 

          Serve as an appetizer or snack with hummus / any dip / chutney / salsa.

Spicy Masala Papad (Fried Lentil Popadams)

       
          These delicious Masala Papads are topped with a mix of tangy and spicy onion, tomatoes, green chilies, coriander leaves, chaat masala, red chili powder and bhujia / sev. They serve as perfect appetizers in any party. 

          It is commonly found in many North Indian restaurants and goes very well with drinks especially. They can also be relished and enjoyed as any tea time snack. Finely chopped assorted bell peppers and cucumber too can be added for a more filling and satisfying experience.

• 3-4 papadams
• 2 onions, chopped finely
• 2 tomatoes, chopped finely
• 2 green chilies, chopped finely
• 1/4 cup coriander leaves, finely chopped
• red chili powder as required 
• chaat masala powder as required
• 3-4 tbsp. bhujia / sev

         In a bowl, mix together onions, tomatoes, green chilies and coriander leaves. Roast the papads on a tawa / griddle till done. Keep aside.

          On each papad, spread evenly the onion mix. Then sprinkle the red chili powder and the chaat masala. 

          Lastly add the bhujia. Serve immediately as it tends to become soggy. Goes very well as a starter.